November 8 2022 By Matthew Phipps Leave a Comment

Today is an important day. Let me begin this reflection by encouraging you to vote if you are able. Additionally there is a lot of noise and social media opinions so try your best to find good information and be informed about who you are voting for.

America is experiencing a time of political and social unrest. Most of the unrest and division is caused because of extreme behaviors people not seeking facts and that we have forgotten that we belong to one another. We are so focused on the maintaining of sides that we are struggling to come to the center. It is in the center where we see one another it is in the center where we ascribe dignity to one another and coming to the center enables us to listen to one another. Jesus was a great example to us in the value of coming to the center. He often returned and restored people into the center and life of the community. It was not unusual for people in his time and ours to treat women people in poverty and the nonnatives in the land with hostility and without dignity. Jesus walked into those places moments and communities to heal bring unity and extend dignity and worth to all.

America may be experiencing unrest. However we can begin to show love light grace and dignity to all. We all have a part to play. Today is a good day to start moving from political unrest to peace. Today is a good day to begin spreading hope instead of hatred. Today is a good day to move from the extremes of sides to the center where we can listen see and extend grace and love to one another again.

Pause today before you vote. Pray today and this week before you react with your words or with social media posts. We can be bridges or blockades to the sharing of peace love and grace. What will we be

In all moments remember this week everyone is created in the image of God. Be breathe and pray today dear friends. Lets keep protecting the sacred worth of all.

Blessings Pastor Matthew

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